Homicide detectives investigating death of a baby in South El Monte

SOUTH EL MONTE >> Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the death of an infant boy who was rushed to a local hospital Tuesday night.

Craig Harvey, chief of operations and investigations for the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner, identified the baby as Rudy Carrillo Jr. of South El Monte.

An autopsy on the nearly 2-month-old infant hasn’t been scheduled. No one has been arrested.

There’s nothing suspicious at this point and the parents are cooperating with the investigation, according to Lt. Holly Francisco of the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. She said they are waiting for the autopsy results.

“Hopefully, we’ll know more once the coroner does the autopsy,” she said.

The incident occurred in the 11000 block of Thienes Avenue.

Francisco said the mother put the baby down. When she came back, the child was unresponsive, according to the lieutenant.